No commitment to remove Dunsink barrier

Dublin City Council have given no commitment to remove a controversial barrier from the Finglas end of Dunsink Lane in north …

Dublin City Council have given no commitment to remove a controversial barrier from the Finglas end of Dunsink Lane in north Dublin, following a meeting with Gardai and residents this afternoon.

Representatives from the Traveller Community from Dunsink Lane met with City Councillors and Gardai, to resolve the issue that has denied over 400 residents access to the Finglas village side of the area.

The Council's representative present did not have the authority to make any decision on the matter.

Mr Martin Collins, spokesman for the Traveller's representative group, Pavee Point, said: "We have sought a meeting with the Task Force who made the decision to erect the barrier.

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"A senior official in Dublin City Council has said that he will facilitate a meeting with the Task Force which consists of officials from Fingal County Council and Dublin City Council early next week to reach a satisfactory conclusion".

Residents have complained of being unable to access hospitals, school's and shops, but Council officials have argued that they were left with no choice but to erect the wall, following continued instances of illegal dumping.

Protests have been ongoing since the barrier was erected on Tuesday morning and some trouble, as well as significant traffic disruption, has been reported.

Pavee Point has today given a clear indication that it does not condone such behaviour and has co-operated with Gardai to ensure it does not occur again.

Travellers will continue to protest at the roundabout connecting the M50 and Navan Road until the barrier is removed.

Gardai are advising motorists that the Auburn Avenue Roundabout on the Navan Road is closed at the moment due to a protest.